Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pleinairism

Noun

/ˌpleɪn ˈɛrɪzəm/

Definition

The practice of painting outdoors, usually capturing the effects of light and atmosphere in the natural environment.

Examples

Many impressionist painters, such as Claude Monet, were known for their plein airism, creating vibrant landscapes directly from nature.
The artist set up his easel in the park to fully embrace the principles of plein airism.

Meaning

Plein airism refers to a style of painting where artists create their works outside rather than in a studio, allowing them to directly observe and depict the landscape and ever-changing conditions of light.